Mexican Rock Trio The Warning to Headline NFL Halftime Show in Mexico City: ‘We’ll Do What We Do Best’
The Warning is ready to play ball.
As announced Monday (Aug.
31), the Mexican rock trio comprised of sisters Daniela, Paulina and Alejandra Villarreal will headline a halftime show at the 2026 Mexico City NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers.
Taking place at 7:20 p.m. local time on Nov.
22 at Estadio Banorte, the game will mark one of nine international games played this season.
There will be halftime shows at seven of those nine games presented by American Express amid the NFL’s ongoing longterm mission of expanding globally.
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“We love the NFL, and every time we work together, we cannot wait to do it again.
Playing the halftime show during an international Sunday night game is an incredible privilege, and we cannot wait to show fans what Mexico and its people have to offer.
“It will be a night to remember — we’ll do what we do best and amp up the excitement of the game,” the sisters continued.
“You have been warned!” The group’s big news comes on the heels of their recent Billboard chart achievement : A few days ago, The Warning became both the first Mexican band and the first all-women band to top the Mainstream Rock Airplay tally, with their single “Kerosene.” The track is part of the sisters’ new album Everything’s Falling, which dropped Friday (Aug.
28).
“Mexico City has a deep passion for both football and music, and The Warning brings the energy, authenticity and local connection we look for when creating these performances,” added Tim Tubito, senior director of the NFL’s global game presentation, music and entertainment.
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